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Apart from late lying snow, or early snowfalls, the going underfoot is usually excellent. The underlying stratum is limestone, resulting in good drainage with very few places prone to boggy conditions. After rain, or in mist, rocks can get very slippery and some of the stages over exposed rock can become treacherous. These parts of the trail are usually protected by fixed steel cables providing security in slippery conditions.

How long will it take?

The Adlerweg is not a walk to take lightly. It is possible to walk the entire route in 15 days, but this requires an average of seven hours’ walking every day, covering 20km, mostly above 1000m and sometimes above 2000m. To achieve this daily distance and ascent at altitude you need a good level of fitness. If you wish to take it more gently, five hours walking, covering 14km per day, will enable you to complete the walk in three weeks. Moreover, this will allow you time to see more of the region and visit a number of attractions passed en route such as a cruise on Achensee, a visit to the Alpen zoo or a cablecar to the summit of Zugspitze.